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JayTray
2nd March 2002, 02:09
I have purchased the APEX 1500 and it has a big time Macro Blocking problem after about 20 mins of playing an svcd. I am looking for a good quality player, but not too expensive. I am trying to keep it under $200. Anyone have any advice, ruling out any APEX models. I will be using it mainly for SVCDs. Thanks in advnce!
ByronE
3rd March 2002, 00:03
Did you try hacking the Apex first? Look here...
http://www.dvd-wizards.com/darrenk/1500/1500_firmware.htm

Also, there was rumored to be a large shipment of faulty Apex's around this last christmas, you may have gotten one. In my expierience, the Apex's seem to play almost anything, mine can play xvcd's even...
JayTray
3rd March 2002, 03:17
I just returned it today. I have played FILM SVCDs and VCD's w/ it. My problem was w/ the quality of the play back. It had no problem reading CD-r's. It just seemed like the playback quality was very weak. I am looking for a Pioneer DV-333....... They are only available for order over the net as far as I know. Maybe I will try Best Buy for an APEX..... Circuit City must have the Faulty Shippment you mentioned.